How can I find my files in Photos after migrating them from my iphoto library on my hardrive?

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How can I find my files in Photos after migrating them from my iphoto library on my hardrive?

I downloaded Yoesmite. Then migrated my iphoto library to Photos.

Today I opened photos and found that it was empty. So I went to my hardrive and attempted to open my iphoto library from there.

However I repeatedly got an alert that my library had already been migrated to photos. It gives me an option to open photos to view my files.

So I open photos....still empty. I then try to download a compatible version of iphoto to view my files. I get an alert that, this product is not available in my country. I live in Australia, big deal it makes no sense.. I would like to view my data..... Please help.....!?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Aug 31, 2015 7:41 AM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Aug 31, 2015 7:55 AM in response to ZoeySutra

Open the Photos library instead of the iPhoto one, or clickhereand try following the instructions.

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LarryHN

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Aug 31, 2015 1:18 PM in response to ZoeySutra

1 -iPHoto still works just fine - you do need the current version 9.6.1 - if you do not keep your software up to date see Can't Update iPhoto because it is not available in the App Store

2 - when you launch Photos wha exactly do you see?

3 - you can migrate again - drag the iphoto library tot the Photos icon in the Dock

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ZoeySutra Author

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Sep 3, 2015 2:53 AM in response to Niel

Thanks, although I tried this already and I get an alert that this product (iphoto) is not Available in Australia.

The photos Library opens but is empty.

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ZoeySutra Author

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Sep 3, 2015 2:58 AM in response to LarryHN

1. When I try to download the latest version of iphoto I get an alert that "this product is not available in Australia"

Which is crazy

2. When I launch Photos I see a blank program that says "welcome to photos do you want to import media for source X Y Z etc.

3. When I try to migrate the Library again from my Hard drive I get an alert that says "The content of the iPhoto library “iPhoto Library” has already been migrated to Photos. Open Photos to view your library or use a compatible version of iPhoto to open this iPhoto library'

Any more Ideas?

Thanks

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Niel

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Sep 3, 2015 6:27 AM in response to ZoeySutra

1. You need to follow the article's instructions exactly.

2. Select the iPhoto library in the Finder, choose Get Info from the File menu, and change the extension from migratedphotolibrary to photolibrary.

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